Federal records document 163 natural disaster events in the Elm Creek, NE area (ZIP 68836). These include 114 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $143.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 114 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $46.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (82%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $45.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Elm Creek has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Elm Creek has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Elm Creek has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elm Creek was Flash Flood on Jul 8, 2019, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 9, 2021), causing $20M in damages. 5" Hail on Jun 12, 2002 also caused significant damage ($13M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68836 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elm Creek, NE, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46.4M in property damage.
Yes, Elm Creek (ZIP 68836) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Elm Creek has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68836 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 8, 2019. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $143.9M in property damage in the Elm Creek, NE area (ZIP 68836). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →